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... additional USB ports 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors 24-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors CD connector Front panel audio connector System panel connector Chassis Intrusion 3 x SATA connectors 2 x IDE connectors 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 4Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, PnP, DMI2.0, Green PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.0 in (30.5 cm x 20.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software (OEM version) * Specifications are...
... additional USB ports 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors 24-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors CD connector Front panel audio connector System panel connector Chassis Intrusion 3 x SATA connectors 2 x IDE connectors 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 4Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, PnP, DMI2.0, Green PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.0 in (30.5 cm x 20.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software (OEM version) * Specifications are...
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... adapter eliminates the trouble of buying a replacement BIOS chip. See page 4-28. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of plugging in one complete module. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile that provides 6-channel audio, audio jack-sensing and enumeration technology, and S/PDIF out support. See page 4-34. 6-channel audio The motherboard comes with one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate...
... adapter eliminates the trouble of buying a replacement BIOS chip. See page 4-28. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of plugging in one complete module. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile that provides 6-channel audio, audio jack-sensing and enumeration technology, and S/PDIF out support. See page 4-34. 6-channel audio The motherboard comes with one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate...
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... the external card with the PCI Express specifications. The figure blow shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with optional ROM, we recommand you to disable the optional ROMs of some onboard devices (LAN, Marvell 6121 controller, the South Bridge Raid) to make...
... the external card with the PCI Express specifications. The figure blow shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with optional ROM, we recommand you to disable the optional ROMs of some onboard devices (LAN, Marvell 6121 controller, the South Bridge Raid) to make...
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... to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead for each USB port. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). M2V M2V USB Device Wake-Up USBPW1 3 2 2 1 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW2 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) • The USB device wake-up feature. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows...
... to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead for each USB port. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). M2V M2V USB Device Wake-Up USBPW1 3 2 2 1 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW2 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) • The USB device wake-up feature. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows...
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... to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Visit the ASUS website to the bootable floppy disk. 5. Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the floppy disk. 4. The succeeding screen displays the status of paper. A:\>afudos /iM2V.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Erasing flash .... Save the BIOS file to type the exact BIOS file name at the prompt. 2. The BIOS information on your motherboard. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4- Chapter 4: BIOS Setup done Writing flash...
... to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Visit the ASUS website to the bootable floppy disk. 5. Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the floppy disk. 4. The succeeding screen displays the status of paper. A:\>afudos /iM2V.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Erasing flash .... Save the BIOS file to type the exact BIOS file name at the prompt. 2. The BIOS information on your motherboard. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4- Chapter 4: BIOS Setup done Writing flash...
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... 5‑3 for the Utilities menu screen. 3. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. To update the BIOS using ASUS Update: 1. ASUS M2V 4- ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 4.1.6 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Select your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Launch the utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate...
... 5‑3 for the Utilities menu screen. 3. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. To update the BIOS using ASUS Update: 1. ASUS M2V 4- ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 4.1.6 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Select your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Launch the utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate...
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... IDE device is installed in the system. Setting to display the IDE device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. 4.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of device connected to the system The values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring) are auto-detected by BIOS and are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive...
... IDE device is installed in the system. Setting to display the IDE device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. 4.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of device connected to the system The values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring) are auto-detected by BIOS and are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive...
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...to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press to [Manual]. If no USB device is from 200 to enable or disable the USB 2.0 ports. The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to display the configuration options. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-11.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB 1.1 Ports Configuration [Enable] USB 2.0 Ports Enable [Enable] Legacy USB Support [Enable] Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto...
...to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press to [Manual]. If no USB device is from 200 to enable or disable the USB 2.0 ports. The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to display the configuration options. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-11.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB 1.1 Ports Configuration [Enable] USB 2.0 Ports Enable [Enable] Legacy USB Support [Enable] Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto...
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... Able to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level: None Required GART Error Reporting MTRR Mapping Runtime Legacy PSB Cool N'Quiet Memory Controller [Disabled] [Continuous] [Disabled] [Disabled] GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Legacy USB Support [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS EHCI hand-off support. ASUS M2V 4-17 Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup...
... Able to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level: None Required GART Error Reporting MTRR Mapping Runtime Legacy PSB Cool N'Quiet Memory Controller [Disabled] [Continuous] [Disabled] [Disabled] GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Legacy USB Support [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS EHCI hand-off support. ASUS M2V 4-17 Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup...
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...: Setting wrong values in case of Primary VGA in below sections may to malfunction. Select an item then press to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [16 16 ] [8 8 ] ASUS M2V 4-21 4.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu items allow search for a video card. Primary Graphics Adapter Search for MDA Resources [PCIE VGA] [No] Hyper Transport Freq Auto [Enabled] Hyper Transport LinkWidth [16 16 ] Options for VIA AGP Chipset cause system Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE VGA] Switches the PCI Bus...
...: Setting wrong values in case of Primary VGA in below sections may to malfunction. Select an item then press to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [16 16 ] [8 8 ] ASUS M2V 4-21 4.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu items allow search for a video card. Primary Graphics Adapter Search for MDA Resources [PCIE VGA] [No] Hyper Transport Freq Auto [Enabled] Hyper Transport LinkWidth [16 16 ] Options for VIA AGP Chipset cause system Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE VGA] Switches the PCI Bus...
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... 4: BIOS Setup 4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Auto Controller [Auto] Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Onboard Marvell6121 Controller [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] HD Auto Controller [Auto] Enables or disables the High Definition Audio Contoller [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN [Disabled] Enables or disables the Onboard Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled...
... 4: BIOS Setup 4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Auto Controller [Auto] Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Onboard Marvell6121 Controller [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] HD Auto Controller [Auto] Enables or disables the High Definition Audio Contoller [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN [Disabled] Enables or disables the Onboard Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled...
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... : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password to display the configuration options. To set to Enabled, the system displays the message "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. The message "Password Installed" appears after you to trap Interrupt 19. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS M2V 4-31 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you have set a password, this item shows Installed. From the password box, type a password combination of the screen shows the default Not...
... : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password to display the configuration options. To set to Enabled, the system displays the message "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. The message "Password Installed" appears after you to trap Interrupt 19. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS M2V 4-31 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you have set a password, this item shows Installed. From the password box, type a password combination of the screen shows the default Not...
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...F6 key to avoid computer virus infection. Write-protect the floppy disk to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. You can create a RAID driver disk using Makedisk.exe utility. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 3. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. ASUS M2V 5-19 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. For additional information on RAID installation and configuration, refer to the Manuals menu of the motherboard support CD. 2. Insert a clean floppy disk into the CD-ROM drive and locate...
...F6 key to avoid computer virus infection. Write-protect the floppy disk to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. You can create a RAID driver disk using Makedisk.exe utility. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 3. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. ASUS M2V 5-19 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. For additional information on RAID installation and configuration, refer to the Manuals menu of the motherboard support CD. 2. Insert a clean floppy disk into the CD-ROM drive and locate...
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... 4-34. 6-channel audio The motherboard comes with one complete module. ASUS Q-Fan2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU and Chassis fan speed according to the system load and temperature to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 4-28. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of buying a replacement BIOS chip. Profile that provides 6-channel audio, audio jack-sensing and enumeration technology, and S/PDIF out support. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to ensure...
... 4-34. 6-channel audio The motherboard comes with one complete module. ASUS Q-Fan2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU and Chassis fan speed according to the system load and temperature to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 4-28. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of buying a replacement BIOS chip. Profile that provides 6-channel audio, audio jack-sensing and enumeration technology, and S/PDIF out support. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to ensure...
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... power to wake up feature. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1, USBPW2) Set these jumpers to +5V to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you wish to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 2. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS . M2V M2V USB Device Wake...
... power to wake up feature. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1, USBPW2) Set these jumpers to +5V to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you wish to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 2. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS . M2V M2V USB Device Wake...
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ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To update the BIOS using ASUS Update: 1. ASUS M2V 4- The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 5‑3 for the Utilities menu screen. 3. Launch the utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in the support CD that comes with the...
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To update the BIOS using ASUS Update: 1. ASUS M2V 4- The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 5‑3 for the Utilities menu screen. 3. Launch the utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in the support CD that comes with the...
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... SMART monitoring) are auto-detected by BIOS and are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to display the IDE device information. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. 4.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. Select a device item then press to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Type [Auto] Selects the type of device connected to Auto...
... SMART monitoring) are auto-detected by BIOS and are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to display the IDE device information. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. 4.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. Select a device item then press to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Type [Auto] Selects the type of device connected to Auto...
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... 4: BIOS Setup 4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Auto Controller [Auto] Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Onboard Marvell6121 Controller [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] HD Auto Controller [Auto] Enables or disables the High Definition Audio Contoller [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN [Disabled] Enables or disables the Onboard Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled...
... 4: BIOS Setup 4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Auto Controller [Auto] Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Onboard Marvell6121 Controller [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] HD Auto Controller [Auto] Enables or disables the High Definition Audio Contoller [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN [Disabled] Enables or disables the Onboard Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled...
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... of the screen shows the default Not Installed. The Supervisor Password item now shows Installed. ASUS M2V 4-31 Change Supervisor Password Select this item to change the supervisor password. To set a password, this function allows the option ROMs to run Setup" during POST. Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message "Press DEL to trap Interrupt 19. Confirm the password when prompted. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set your password. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
... of the screen shows the default Not Installed. The Supervisor Password item now shows Installed. ASUS M2V 4-31 Change Supervisor Password Select this item to change the supervisor password. To set a password, this function allows the option ROMs to run Setup" during POST. Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message "Press DEL to trap Interrupt 19. Confirm the password when prompted. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set your password. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
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.... Insert a clean floppy disk into the CD-ROM drive and locate the Makedisk.exe utility in "\Drivers\Chipset\drvdisk\Makedisk.exe" of the support CD. You can create a RAID driver disk using Makedisk.exe utility. To install the RAID driver: 1. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP/2000 operating system. Write-protect the floppy disk to the Manuals menu of the motherboard support CD. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete...
.... Insert a clean floppy disk into the CD-ROM drive and locate the Makedisk.exe utility in "\Drivers\Chipset\drvdisk\Makedisk.exe" of the support CD. You can create a RAID driver disk using Makedisk.exe utility. To install the RAID driver: 1. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP/2000 operating system. Write-protect the floppy disk to the Manuals menu of the motherboard support CD. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete...